1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · P325 TKG
1996 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 98,460 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P325 TKG Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2009
- 98,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P325 TKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astra (P325 TKG) between February 2006 and June 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)”.
P325 TKG Mileage History
- 15/02/200661,279 mi
- 15/02/200661,279 mi
- 09/02/200783,848 mi+22,569 mi
- 13/02/200784,103 mi+255 mi
- 02/07/200897,609 mi+13,506 mi
- 07/07/200897,612 mi+3 mi
- 24/06/200998,457 mi+845 mi
- 25/06/200998,460 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 11,077 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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